13 days in Tasmania Itinerary

A holiday in Cradle Mountain-Lake St.

Start off your visit on the 17th (Sun): explore the activities along Dove Lake Circuit and then hike along Lake Lilla Track. Here are some ideas for day two: contemplate the waterfront views at Lake St. Clair and then identify plant and animal life at Devils @ Cradle.

For photos, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park trip planning tool.

Brisbane to Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park is an approximately 4-hour flight. You can also do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train and ferry. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Mon) so you can take a bus to Strahan.

Combine breathtaking nature and genuine hospitality, wrap it up in small-town scenery, and you get Strahan, Tasmania.

Kick off your visit on the 19th (Tue): admire the sheer force of Hogarth Falls, then see the interesting displays at Morrisons Huon Pine Sawmill, and then head outdoors with Outdoor Activities.

For where to stay, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Strahan attractions planner.

Traveling by bus from Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park to Strahan takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Tue) so you can go by car to Hobart.

Snaking up the side of a rounded, tree-dotted hill, Hobart sits between Tasmania’s sprawling mountains and the vast estuary of the River Derwent.

On the 20th (Wed), give your taste buds a day to remember with a local gastronomic tour. There's much more to do: take in nature's colorful creations at Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, sample the fine beverages at Lark Distillery, explore the world behind art at Museum of Old and New Art (Mona), and get curious at Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery.

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Traveling by car from Strahan to Hobart takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In September in Hobart, expect temperatures between 18°C during the day and 7°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sat) early enough to go by car to Eaglehawk Neck.

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Sun): identify plant and animal life at Tasmanian Devil Unzoo, then get to know the fascinating history of Port Arthur Historic Site, and then take an in-depth tour of The Parsonage. On your second day here, trek along Three Capes Track, then explore the striking landscape at Tessellated Pavement, and then get up close to creatures of the deep with Wild Ocean Tasmania.

For more things to do, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Eaglehawk Neck trip itinerary builder.

Getting from Hobart to Eaglehawk Neck by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. September in Eaglehawk Neck sees daily highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Coles Bay.

Overlooking one of Tasmania's most scenic strips of coastline and serving as the gateway to Freycinet National Park, Coles Bay is home to just 500 permanent residents.

On the 26th (Tue), look for all kinds of wild species at Freycinet National Park and then get great views at Wineglass Bay Lookout. On the next day, learn about winemaking at Gala Estate Vineyard, then don't miss a visit to Bicheno Blowhole, then make a trip to Mt Amos Climb, and finally head outdoors with Outdoor Activities.

For photos, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Coles Bay trip builder.

Traveling by car from Eaglehawk Neck to Coles Bay takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Wed) early enough to drive to Launceston.

Lying in the Tamar Valley and surrounded by forested hills, the grid-patterned city of Launceston boasts shaded avenues, vibrant street life, and a cosmopolitan atmosphere.

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Thu): walk around City Park, get engrossed in the history at Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery, then identify plant and animal life at Cataract Gorge Reserve, and finally take in the views from Alexandra Suspension Bridge. On your second day here, learn about winemaking at Holm Oak Vineyards, then surround yourself with nature on Low Head Penguin Tours, and then learn the secrets of beer at a beer tour and tasting.

To find where to stay, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Launceston trip website.

Drive from Coles Bay to Launceston in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In September, daily temperatures in Launceston can reach 17°C, while at night they dip to 4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Fri) early enough to fly back home.